Fellowships

CSTUP-Council of Science and Technology Science Awards 2010-2011

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Council of Science and Technology, Uttar Pradesh (CSTUP) is inviting applications / nominations for talented scientists and meritorious students for ‘Science Awards Scheme- 2000’ to honor eminent scientists either born in Uttar Pradesh or who are working in Uttar Pradesh for the last 10 years continuously. CSTUP is functioning under the aegis of Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of UP. The awards will be in the following categories.

1. Vigyan Samman (One): This award will be offered for one scientist only for his / her outstanding contribution in the field of science writing, research or any other special scientific achievements or development of technology useful at National level. The value of the award is cash of Rs. 1.00 lakh, a memento and a citation.

2. Vigyan Ratna Samman (Two): These are for two scientists for their valuable contribution in science achievements or innovation or science writing or technology development. Value of the each award is a cash of Rs. 50,000/-, a memento along with a citation.

3. Young Scientist (Five): These awards are meant for five young scientists in the age group of 18 to 35 years. Value of the award is Rs. 25,000/- each along with a memento and citation.

4. Science Student Awards: These awards are meant for the students who have obtained highest marks in Science subjects at High School and Intermediate examinations (10+2) (2010) level conducted by Uttar Pradesh Board, Allahabad or equivalent board.

5. Bal Vaigyanic Samman (Five): These are meant for science students of age of 18 years for their outstanding scientific ideas and works including Science Models. Value of the awards is of Rs. 10,000/- each along with a citation.

6. Science Teacher Award (Five): The value of the award is Rs. 25,000/- cash. These will be for Science Teachers of Secondary Schools for their good educational procedures and new educational technologies.

7. Innovation Award (Farmers and Workers Award) (Five): These awards are meant for Rs. 25,000/- and will be given to the Innovators of unorganized Sectors. They should have developed / invented any new methods and systems in agriculture, energy conservations etc.

Eligible and interested candidates can send their resume / curriculum vitae in the prescribed format along with complete documentary evidences (separate application for each award) to Director, Council of Science and Technology, U.P. Vigyan Bhawan, Suraj Kund Park , 9-Nabiullah Road, Lucknow- 226018. The proforma of application is available on the official website cstup.gov.in. The completed application form along with all necessary documents should reach on or before 15th September 2011.

Ambedkar Social Science Research Fellowships 2011-12 for Scheduled Castes

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Dr. Ambedkar Research and Training Institute (BARTI), Pune (Maharashtra) is inviting applications for Dr. Ambedkar Social Science Research Fellowships for the Scheduled Castes candidates intending to do M.Phil./Ph.D. in India from the academic year 2011-12. This is a good opportunity for SC candidates to reach their academic and career goals through fellowships. The institute will offer Three (3) + 2 (For TISS, Mumbai students only) research fellowships to Scheduled Caste (SC) students from any social science or humanities discipline. Following are details of fellowships and application procedure:

2) Fellowships: There are two types of fellowships under this scheme. These are 1. Dr. Ambedkar National Social Science Research Fellowship (ARFN). This is a national level fellowship. 2. Dr. Ambedkar Social Science Research State Fellowship at Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai (ARFTISS). These are reserved for TISS scholars. There are three scholarships for ARFN and two fellowships for ARFTISS candidates.

Fellowship Amount:

1) For AJRF: Rs.13000/- p.m. for the initial two years period.
2) For ASRF: Rs.15000/- p.m. for remaining 3 years period

Essential Qualifications: Applicants should be from SC category. They should have post – graduate degree in any social science or humanities discipline and intending to pursue their M.Phil / Ph.D. degree on caste and Dalit related issues. They should take up full time regular admission. Candidates who secured Ph.D. admission without M.Phil also can apply.

Interested candidates can download application forms from www.tiss.edu and www.ambedkaracademy.ac.in . Filled in application forms along with necessary documents should be sent to ‘The Director General, Dr. Ambedkar Research and Training Institute, No. 28, Queen’s Garden, Near Old Circuit House, Pune, Maharashtra – 411001’. Last date for the receipt of completed applications is 16th August 2011. Those who could not able to send the hard copy before the last date may send the soft copy of the same as advanced copy with all necessary attachments of scanned copies of required documents to the Director general’s E-mail ID: directorbarti@gmail.com . In that case, hard copy of the application should reach the above mentioned office within 2 days after the submission date. For more details like selection procedure, grants and awards, see above mentioned websites.

Contact Address: The Director General, Dr. Ambedkar Research and Training Institute, 28, Queen’s Garden Nr. Old Circuit House, Pune, Maharashtra 411001. Phone: 020- 26362076; 26333595; E-mail: directorbarti@gmail.com

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